BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of professional work experience in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience managing or leading technical teams.
Knowledge of component manufacturing processes (machining, rapid prototyping, etc.).
Experience leading large system development projects.
Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM, with skills in CAD software.
Strong technical problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
Responsibilities
Hire, manage, and coach the Mechanical Engineering team.
Ensure quality output meets product goals and requirements.
Consult with subsystem owners to address complex issues.
Assign and manage engineers' workload on subsystem projects.
Drive innovation while balancing project risks.
Establish quality assurance processes for product integrity.
Facilitate collaboration and communication between engineering and other departments.
Benefits
Professional growth opportunities and mentorship.
Innovative work environment focusing on emerging technologies.
Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
Flexible work arrangement and dynamic startup culture.
Full Job Description
Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical engineering group in the Titan Program. As a Manager of Mechanical Engineering at ICON, you will be responsible for the quality of work and outputs by those in your mechanical engineering group. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Hire, manage and coach individuals within the Mechanical Engineering function.Escalate potential and actual technical issues to the PM and Management that may impact safety, Business Goals, Requirements, Schedule, Budget, or Scope.
Ensure the quality of work produced is sufficient to meet Product Goals and Requirements.
Consult with Subsystem owners to help prioritize complex issues.
Assign individual engineers to Subsystems projects and work with sub-system owners to manage their workload.
Work with the team on professional growth opportunities.
Represent mechanical engineering as a Strategic Stakeholder
Drive innovative design directions while balancing risks to projects.
Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of product integrity and reliability throughout development phases.
Champion innovation and research initiatives to explore emerging technologies and trends.
Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments to facilitate effective communication and alignment on technical matters.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing to promote a holistic approach to problem-solving and innovation within the team
Define how work within this discipline should be completed and to which standards (i.e. "how work must be done").
Define and encourage the adoption of guiding design principles and best practices (i.e. "how work should be done").
Operate as SME where applicable in design and development efforts.
Mentor fellow engineers and foster a strong culture of mentorship and continuous personal and professional improvement.
Operate as an Individual Contributor when necessary for project delivery
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of professional work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
